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Japan's New Mediation Gambit: The Sasakawa Center for Peace-building
In April 2026, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation established the Center for Mediation Support to transform Japan's approach to international conflict from post-war rebuilding to active, early-stage peacemaking. This private-sector organization utilizes Japan’s perceived neutrality and long-term regional relationships to facilitate dialogue in volatile areas like Southeast, South, and West Asia.
By operating independently of the government, the center maintains the political flexibility necessary to engage with diverse stakeholders, including armed groups that official diplomats may be unable to…
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